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The Industry's Leading Source for News / MAY 18, 2016 FORWARD TO A FRIEND  /  ENEWS ARCHIVE

TOP STORY Overtime rule finalized; NPMA to offer guidance The U.S. Department of Labor issued the final overtime rule today. The National Pest Management Association said it is reviewing the new rule and current Fair Labor Standards Act policy, and plans to offer additional guidance in the coming months. Learn more about the rule and how it may affect employers. [ read more ]

The commercial market is very hard to break into unless you are a large established company. Nevertheless, if you can even get a few consistent monthly accounts, it can build up your residual profits and also build credibility among prospective customers. — Nate Curran, Home and Business Pest Control, Marlborough, Mass., commenting on "20 billion reasons why commercial accounts matter" via pmypmp.net got a take? share it now for your chance to be featured

CurrentIssue [ How to keep employees productive ] [ Mosquito management garners buzz ] [ The truth about ant management ] ON THE RECORD More on pest businesses marketing with mascots By Heather Gooch Did you see the photo collage of mascots on the back page of Pest Management Professional’s April issue? Check out more walking billboards for pest management companies. [ read more ] INDUSTRY INTEL PRESENTED BY Ensystex California expands Arilon insecticide label Syngenta's Arilon insecticide can now be used on more than 20 pests in the Golden State. Discover which pests are approved for control in both residential and commercial settings. [ read more ] Copesan purchases BedBug University’s eLearning series Copesan Services purchased BedBug University’s e-learning modules on bed bugs. Find out why the company added the bed bug training tool to its Copesan University online learning management system. [ read more ] GIVING BACK NPMA accepting ‘Women of Excellence’ nominations The National Pest Management Association is accepting nominations for its annual Women of Excellence Award. Read on to nominate a woman who has advanced the pest management industry. [ read more ] CLOSE-UP PRESENTED BY Crawlspace Depot Enter PMP's caption contest by May 25 Do you have a good quip for this mosquito caught in the act? Send us an email with your caption idea by Wednesday, May 25. The winner will receive a $50 VISA gift card and recognition in PMP's July issue. [ read more ] ASSOCIATION NEWS Ready for Bed Bug Awareness Week? The Professional Pest Management Alliance will be promoting public vigilance about suppressing bed bug infestations June 5-11. How will your company celebrate Bed Bug Awareness Week? [ read more ] NWCOA to host summer training events The National Wildlife Control Operators Association will present its Goose Management Academy in June and Midwest management training workshop in July. Get details about the events, including the dates, locations and certifications offered. [ read more ] Pi Chi Omega awards annual scholarships Pi Chi Omega, the national entomology fraternity, honored four recipients with scholarships for 2016. The winning students are studying entomology, wildlife, ecology and biotechnology. [ read more ] MOVERS & SHAKERS J.T. Eaton names technical director J.T. Eaton named its longtime regional sales manager James Rodriguez, ACE, technical director of its pest control division. Learn more about how Rodriguez will guide new product development. [ read more ] Bayer promotes 2 staff members The Environmental Science unit of Bayer CropScience promoted Eric Lentz to northern regional sales manager of its turf and ornamentals business. See who will be taking over his previous role as head of marketing for the company's pest and vector control businesses. [ read more ] BASF names national sales manager Bill Baxter was appointed national sales manager of BASF’s professional and specialty solutions division, effective June 1. Take a look at Baxter's more than 25 years of industry experience that has prepared him for this role. [ read more ] Arrow acquires Spencer’s Georgia operations Atlanta-based Arrow Exterminators acquired Spencer Pest Services in Roswell, Ga. Get details about the merger and acquisition, which will now give Arrow access to the North Metro Atlanta market. [ read more ] Edge opens in Chicago, Seattle Edge opened locations in Chicago and Seattle in April, bringing the nationwide number of branches for the firm to seven in just eight years of business. Learn more about one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. [ read more ] Truly Nolen adds office manager Tucson, Ariz.-based Truly Nolen Pest Control promoted Thomas Richards from territory route manager to manager of its Midvale, Utah, office, near Salt Lake City. [ read more ]

UpcomingEvents CSI/PMP Mosquito Webinar [ May 26 ] IPM for Food Plants Seminar [ May 4, Hershey, Pa. ] PollQuestion Have gas prices over the past three years affected the number of vehicles in your fleet? [ vote now! ]

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